Sole-assorting mechanism for block-sole-cutting machines



Jan. 23, 1923. 1,443,159.. G. H. WOOD ET AL. SOLE ASSORTINGMECHANISM FOR BLOCK SOLE CUTTING MACHINES.

FILED MAR. 19, 1921. 3 SHETS-SHEE1 Jan. 23, 1923. 14 13 159. a. H. 000 ET AL.

SOLE ASSORTING MECHANISM FOR BLOCK- SOLE CUTTING MACHINES.

' FILED MAR. I9, 1921.

3 SHEETS-SHED 2.

Jan. 23, 1923. 1,443,159.

SOLE ASSORTING MECHANISM FOR BLOCK SOLE cumwe MACHINES.

G. H. WOOD ET AL.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 3.

FILED MAR. I9, 1921.

Patented den. 23, 19233.

GEORGE H. woon AND rnnn L. oarnn, on'nosr'on, tassacnnsnrrs;

sonn-assonrrne MECHANISM FOR izLooK soLncnr'rrne inner-truss Application fi1ed March 19, 1921. Serial No. 453,811.

Suffolk and iv tate of Massachusetts, have invented new anduseful Improvements in Sole-Asserting Mechanism for .Block'sole Cutting Machines, oi which the following is a specification, i

This invention relates to maclnnes for cutting block-soles, or so-les which are cut to an appertains. r

approximation of their final shape'by curved knives act/mgr, on a strip oit sole leather, as

described in various prion patents, and particularly the Knox Patent-No. 558,96l 01' April 28, 1896, to which patent reference maybe had for detalled descriptlonand construction of .inachines to which the invention 'l lielmacliilie includes a cutting bed anda 'iair of alternate] actin kniveshavinw curved edges, and cooperating with the bed tocutalternating right and left soles from a strip (it material moved over the bed, the cut soles being caused to tall from the bed one by one, by the umvement o't thestrip over the bed. 1 i

t The object otthe invention is to alltmlifltlcally separate the right soles llOlll thelei t soles they fall 'lronithe machine, so that the rights arnllettsniay beassembled separately without being mai'iually assorted.

. 'lheinventionis embodied in the improvememe hereinatter described and claimed.

()t' theaccompanying drawings fbrming a part oi this specifieation.-

Figure l is a side elevation of a blocksole-cutting machine and a soleassorting or separating mechanism embodying the invention, associatedtherewith.

a Figure 2 is atop plan view oi' the sepa rating mechanism, a portion of. the cutting machine belng shown in section ()illlHQ 2*2 i of Figure 1 a i i Flg'lllG 3 is a side elevation ot the sectional chute 'l ormingz a part oi the se nirating mech anismrand shown in end elevation in Fig- Figure 6 is a side view of the rear section of the chute. i a

FIQ'RIGS 7 and S are perspective Views of the chute sections.

an end elevation of the chute.

Figured) is a perspective View of the deflector. y r

'Figure 10 a s-ieetion on line 10-10 of Figure i a i w lf'igure 11 a fragmentary plan view, and I*igure l2is a fragmentary side View, illustrating portions of the mechanism for operating the deflector.

Figures 13 and 14 are fragmentary sec.-

tional views, illustrating the operation ofthe deflector. I

The same reference charactersindicatethe same parts in all 0t thefigures. The cutting machine includes, as hereto iore, a frame a, a Ci'ltting bed 5 thereon, beams c o SUPPOI'lZlHQ the alternately acting curved knives (Z, Z,1oscillatory arms 7' 1 secured to the beams, and theusual mechanism for raising" and lowering the beams, the arms oscillating and causing the beamsand knives to move in curved paths toward and from-the cutting bed.

Tllhe two arms associated with each beam alid'knite are fixed to a tubular hubor sleeve g (Figuresll and 12) mounted to turn on a t ranm'erse rod 72/ fixed to the frame a.

d eutilize one of theoseillating arms to impart an oscillating movementto the deflector hereinafter lescribed, through suitable (wn'mections (:onstitnting elements ojt'our improved mechanism.

'lbe soles as they are out are pushed from. the cutting bed by the advancing movement of the Sill'l'llktllld"ft1-lllI)ESl(lB a fixed apron (Figure 1,), at one end of thecutting-bed.

Inacordance with'the invention we provide a movable deflector 12, arranged to act on thefallingsoles, and means for moving said deflector in timed relation with the knives to deflect the right soles in one direca tion, and the left soles in a 'dilferent direction, so that the Soles are causedto leave the machine in different paths, and are thus automatically assorted, the rights being delivered at one point, and the leitsata differeut point. e q

In the preferred embodiment of the invention here shown, the deflector 12 is hinged at 13 to a fixed support which is a portion of the soleguiding chute hereinafter described, and is connected with one of the arms 7 bymechanisin which moves the deflector to the position shown by Figure 14., when the knife d is raised, so that the deflector causes a sole tailing from the bed to move in the path indicated by the arrow y, and moves the deflector to the position shown by Figure 13, when the knife d is depressed, so that the deflector causes a sole falling from the bed to move in the path indicated by the arrow 00.

The mechanism connecting the deflector with the arm f is preferably organized as next described.

Mounted loosely on the bearing stud h which supports the arms 7 is a relatively long lever 14, having a central enlargement containing an arcuate slot 15, the ends of which form stops 16, 16 (Figure 12), preferably provided by blocks of fiber fixed in the end portions of the slot. Positively secured to one of the arms f is a shorter r lever 17, preferably secured detachably, so

that the mechanism now being described may constitute an element of asole-separating attachment readily applicable to an existing sole-cutting machine. With this end in view, we form the lever 17, so that it bears on one side of the arm 7', as shown by Figure 11, and provide it with a clamp, composed of a plate 19, hearing on the opposite side of the arm and conected with the lever 17 by clamping bolts 20. The lever'17 is therefore positively oscillated with the arm f to which it is thus clamped. The outer end of the lever 17 has a stud 21, which is movable in the slot 15, and abuts against the stops 16, 16 alternately, to impart to the lever 14 movements of lesser amplitude than those of the lever 17. The outer end of the lever 14 is connected by a link 22 with the arms 28 of an angular lever, the other arm 24 of which is pivoted to oscillate on a fulcrum 25, supported by a fixed arm 26 on the supplemental frame hereinafter described. The lever arm 24 is provided with a longitudinal dovetail groove, in which is fitted to slide a clovetail block 27 (Figure 11), having a stud 28, which is adjustable toward and from the fulcrum 25 by an adjusting-screw 29. A connecting-rod 30 is pivoted at one end to the adjustable stud 28, and at the opposite end to the deflector 12, the latter being provided with a pin 12", which enters an eye on the connectingrod. Provision is thus made for oscillating the deflector, and for varying the amplitude of its movements by moving the stud 28 toward and from the fulcrum 25.

Although soles separated by the deflector may be delivered at different points by any suitable means, we prefer to provide means including a chute associated with the deflector and provided with two outlets, one arranged to guide the right soles, and the other the left soles, from the deflector. the preferred construction of said chute being next described.

. The chute is of sectional. construction,

and is composed of a rear section, indicated as a whole by 32 (Figures 4, U and 7), and a front section, indicated as a whole by 33, (Figures 4, 5, and 8), said sections liieing connected side by side by means such as straps 34 (Figure 4). The connected sections form two outlet portions 35 and 36. arranged in different planes (one offset from the other) and at opposite edges of the chute. The portion of the chute above said outlet portions constitutes a receiving portion, communicating with each of the outlet portions, and arranged to receive all of the soles falling from the cutting bed.

The deflector 12 is connected by the hinges 13 with the chute below the receiving portion, or at the junction thereof with the outlet portions, the hinges being supported by a member 37 of the section 33, constituting a septum or partition between the two outlet portions, and forming an inner wall for each of said portions. The section 33 includes a member 37, constituting the outer wall of the outlet portion 36.

The rear section 32 includes a sole-guiding member extending from the upper to the lower end of the section, and having upper and lower inclined portions 38 and 3S, and an intermediate vertical portion 38", the portion 38 forming one wall, of the outlet portion 35. The outer "all of the outlet portion 35 is formed by the longer side of the section 32. (See Figure 7 The front section 33 includes a continuously inclined sole-guiding member 39, extending from the upper to the lower end of the section and forming one wall, of the outlet portion 236.

As shown by lligures 5) and 10, and by dotted, lines in Figure 8, the deflector l2 constitutes a. movable continuation of the chute member or septum 37, and is :ulaptcd. to guide soles falling into the receivingl portion of the chute, to either side of said member. The deflector is prcibmbl provided with a wing 12 at one end. to aid in guiding the soles when the deflector is in the position shown by Figure 13. The rear section 32 is provided with ears 41, arranged to rest on the upper edges of supplemental frame members 42, which are bolted at 43 (Figure 1),.to the machine frame a. Pointed set screws 44 engaged with the cars 41 engage the upper edges of the frame members 42. The supplemental frame members project outward from the frame 12, and are preferably supported in an inclined position, as shown by Figure I. by legs 47 which may be of variable length.

The supplemental frame constitutes a support for the chute and for the arm or standard 26. the latter being lixcd to one of the frame members 42.

The soles delivered at different points by the two outlet portions of the chute mav be disposed of in any suitable way. '0 prcl'cn llll -to arrangetsaid' outlet portions over two conveyor belts L6, suitably spaced apart, the

upper stretch of one belt being located under the outlet portion 35, while the upper,

stretch of, the other belt is located under the outlet portion 36.

the shafts 48, The stretches of the belts between the pulleys are preferably inclined,

, as shown by Figure 1, the chute being located over the lower portions of the upper stretches, and the direction of movement of the belts being as indicatedbythe arrows iniFigurel. i i i The receiving portion of the chute is so arrangedrelatively to ,thecutting bed that the soles dropping from the bed enter the receiving portion about midway between the "opposite ends thereof, so thatjthey encounter the inclined chute member 38 in passing to the outlet portion 25, and the inclined chute member 39 in passingto thegoutlet portion 36, each of said members causing the falling soles to tipfroni a horizontalv position, so that they fall, endwise on to the belts and are caused tolie thereonwith their major canes substantially parallel with the edges of the belts. "The soles are thusadaptedto be delivered endwise to a truck 50,

stationed at the outer 'end of the supplemental frame, said truck having separate compartmentsinto which the soles are de-.

livered by the belts. i a

Idle rolls 51011 a shaft 52 journaled in bearings ontl e supplemental frame. bear on the upper stretches of the belts 46, and

, on soles carried by saidstretches, and serve toiexcrt a downward pressure on the soles, H causmgthem to travel wdhthebelt. The

supplemental frame is provided with guard plates) 53 (Figures 1 and 2), projecting;

abm ethe u 'iperstretches of the belts, and

adapted to prevent the soles fromfalling over the edges :of said stretches.

VVeKclaiin:

-1.In a sole-separating mechanism for block sole-cutting machines, in combination,

a movable "deflector, and means forconnecting said deflector with a moving part of a cutting machine ,to cause the deflection of right soles in one direction, and of left soles in a different direction, so that the soles are t co conducted in different paths.

211i a sole-separating mechanism for block sole-cutting machines, in combination,

a movable deflector; means for connecting right soles inonedirection, and of left soles in a different direction; and a chute asso oiated with the deflector, and provided with x Said belts are sup I ported bypulleys 4:? on shafts 48, journaleda receivingxportion and withtwo outlets,

one arranged to guide right soles, and the other left,soles,from the deflector.

3. In a sole-sepanting mechanism for block sole-cutting machines, in combination, a movable deflector; means for connecting said deflector with a moving part of a cutting machine, to causethe deflection of right soles inone direction, and of left soles in a different direction, sothat the soles are conducted in differentpaths; a chute associated with the deflector, and provided with a receiving portion and with two outlets, one arranged to guide right soles, and the other left, soles, from the deflector; and a pair of conveyors arranged. to receive soles delivered by the chute outlets, and to deliver the soles at different points.

4. A sole-separating attachment comprising asupplemental frame attachable to the frame of a block sole-cutting; machine; a movable deflector supported by said supplemental frame in position to act on soles falling from the cuttingmachine; and mechanism for imparting oscillating movements to the deflector, whereby thedeflector may be moved to deflect right soles in one direction, and left soles in a different direction, said mechanism including an oscillatory lever, connectionsbetween tliele-V ver and the deflector, and means for securing the lever to a moving part of a cutting machinato cause oscillation of the lever.

A sole-separating attachment comprising a supplemental frame attachable to the frame of a block soleecutting machine; a

movable deflector;supported by saidsupplen'iental frame in position to act on soles falling from the cutting machine; mechanism,

for imparting oscillating movements to the deflector, whereby the deflector may be moved to deflect right soles In one direction, and left soles in a different direction, said mechanism including; an oscillatory lever with the deflector, said chute being provided with two outlets, one arranged to guideright soles, and the other left soles from the deflector.

6. A sole-separating; attachment compris ing a supplemental frame attachable to the frame of a blocksole-cutting machine: a movable deflector su iiported by said supple 1 mental frame in position to act on soles fallmg from the cutting machine; mechanism for imparting oscillating movements to the deflector, whereby the deflector may be movedto deflect right soles in one direction, and left soles in a different direction, said mechanism including an oscillatory lever and means for securing the lever to a moving part of a cutting machine, to cause said deflector is pivoted; and deflectoroscillation of the'lever; chute supported by the supplemental frame and associated with the def ector, said chute being provided with two outlets, one arranged to guide right soles, and the'other left soles,

from the deflector; a pair of conveyor belts; and pulleys for said belts supported by the supplemental frame, said belts being arsaid stops to impart to the longer lever oscillating movements otlesser amplitude than the movements of the shorter lever, and connections between the longer lever and the deflector. t

:8. In asole-separating mechanism in combination, an oscillatory deflector arranged to act on'soles falling from a block solecutting machine; a fixed support to which cillatinp; mechanism including a longer lever ,mounted to oscillate loosely, and having spaced apart stops between its ends, a slmrter lever having means for attachment to a moving part of a cutting machine, and having a studmovable between said stops to impart to the longer leveroscillating movements of lesser amplitude than the movements of the shorter lever, andctmnections between the longer lever and the deflector, including a two-armed angular lever fulcrumed to a fixed support, and provided with a wrist-pin WVl'llCll 1s ad ustabIe toward and from the fulcrum, a link connectingone arm oi the angular lever with the said longer lever, and a connecting rod pivoted at one end to the deflector, and at its other end to said wrist-pin, the adjnstability of said vvrist- .pin permitting variations of the an'iplitude of movement of the deflector.-

9. In a sole-separating mechanism for block sole-cutting machines, in combination, a sectional sole-guiding chute composed oi? a rear section and'a front section connected side by side to term two outlet portions arranged in different planes and at opposite edges of the chute, and an upper receiving, portion counmmicatiug with each of (he dc liveringportions, said sections including inclined sole-guiding, members extending from the upper to the lower end or the chute, and forming; inclined wals of both the receiving and the delivering portions; and. a deflector hinged to the'chute below the receiving, portion, and adapted to deflect soles entering the receiving portion into either of the delivering; portions.

10. a t sole -.separating attachment for block sole-cutting machines, comprising a supplemental frame, having means for attachment to the 'l rame of a cuttingmachine, an oscillatory deflector supported by the sup plemental frame, and deflector-oscillating connections adapted to connect said deflector with a moving part of the cutting machine, and provided with clamping means adapted to be engaged with said moving part, and to impart movement therefrom to the deflector through said connections.

11. A sole separating; attachment for block solecuttino' machines, comprising,' a supplemental frame, having means for attachment to the trame of a cutting, machine, achute attached to the supplemental l iuuc and having a receiving portion and two dc livering portions, an oscillatory deflector hinged to the chute, and deflector-oscillating connections adapted to connect said deflector with a moving; part of the cutting machine, and provided with clamping means adapted to be engaged with said moving part, and to impart movement therefrom to the deflector through said connections.

12. A .solessepurating attachment l'or block sole-cutting machines. comprising a supplemental frame, adapted to be attached to the t'rame oi the cutting-nmchine, a chute attached to the supplemental. frame and having a receiving portion and two delivering portions, an oscillatory deflector hinged to the chute, deflector-oscillating connections adapted to connect said deflector with a moving part of the cutting-machine, and provided with clamping means adapted for engagement with said moving part, and a pair of conveyor belts carried by the supplemental frame, and arranged to support and carry soles delivered by the deliveringportions of the chute.

In testiemny \vhereo't we have allixcd our sig guaturcs.

GEORGE ll. WUi l). FRED l). (APEX 

